Dundurrabin crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
2 recorded in this period, compared with 21 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Dundurrabin
Dundurrabin is a rural locality in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, situated within the Clarence Valley Council local government area and bearing the postcode 2453. Geographically, the area is characterised by rugged terrain, undulating pastoral land, and native eucalypt forests adjacent to the Great Dividing Range. The population is small and dispersed, typical of remote agricultural districts in the region, with residents primarily engaged in primary industries such as beef cattle grazing and forestry.
Local life in Dundurrabin is centered around rural community activities, with basic services and commercial amenities accessed in larger nearby regional centres such as Dorrigo and Grafton. The locality is connected by local rural road networks, supporting its agricultural output and isolated residential properties. Due to its sparsely populated nature, formal public infrastructure within Dundurrabin itself is limited, relying heavily on regional networks for education, emergency services, and advanced healthcare.
The history of the area is tied to European settlement in the 19th century, which saw the region cleared and developed for timber getting and agriculture. Prior to European colonization, the lands were traditional hunting and gathering grounds for local Aboriginal peoples. The locality retains a quiet, historical character shaped by its pioneering pastoral past and its geographic isolation within the northern ranges of New South Wales.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Arson | 2 | 2 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 121 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.